Railway Group A officers work in operations, commercial, engineering, traffic, and safety departments of Indian Railways (one of the largest employers). Roles can be technical (engineering) or administrative (operations, commercial management).
Railway Group A Services (various Railway Administrative Services)
Through School
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Organised, safety-conscious, good at planning/logistics; engineers should be technically strong; administrative roles need people and planning skills.
Technical services: engineering degree (BE/BTech). For administrative posts: degree (varies by post). Entry depends on specific service recruitment rules.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) for technical streams; Commerce/Arts for commercial/ops roles.
Some Group A railway posts are filled via UPSC (earlier) or Railway Recruitment Board/Commissioners & specialised exams.
Check current railway recruitment notifications for exact route.
Average Starting Salary
Government pay matrix applies; entry basic commonly in the ₹44k–₹56k basic range (depends on exact grade and recruitment). Allowances vary with location and job.